Title: Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74433856&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Get ready to explore the heart of Edinburgh from this welcoming hostel. With its central location, enjoy easy access to top attractions like St. Giles' Cathedral. ## Photo gallery for Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel ![Property entrance - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/cd92eec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/d98f140a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/4cbfadc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/6560e542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the perks of tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage while exploring St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen £60 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 17 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 18 - Jan 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 7.8 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Stovetop Freezer Toaster - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Twin Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Stovetop Freezer Toaster - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Stovetop Freezer Toaster - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Triple Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Stovetop Freezer Toaster - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Backpackers-Hostel.h74433856.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Backpackers-Hostel.h74433856.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95034%2C-3.18834&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VNbZpinjMWJ2ZD-0433nxIBsLbw=) 65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU ### What's nearby - Royal Mile \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Princes Street \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Grassmarket \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - University of Edinburgh \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk - ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk - ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel near Royal Mile A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Smooth flooring in room - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 detached shared bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Shared kitchen access - Toaster ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### Property is also known as Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### How much is parking at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### Where is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 92 8 - Good 53 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, helpful staff ##### Megan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat L 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Backpackers hostel. Great location, clean, would definitely stay again. ##### Pat L Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location & simple accommodation ##### Leah Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichol 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Could not get over how clean everything was. Felt so comfortable and safe ##### Nichol Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jazz 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Stay Perfect location, spacious room, clean, hard beds lol, not so comfortable for me. Very loud at night, well the room we had which was right on the street. Staff was ok. They did their jobs and that's it. ##### Jazz Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Darci 20 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort It did the job as a crash pad for a couple of nights. Not much sound insulation, room also had a very stale/dusty/damp smell when we first arrived and we couldn’t open the window to ventilate. Perfect location for everything we wanted. ##### Darci Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Teresa 6 Apr 2024 Disliked: Amenities Its location is fantastic. ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melvin 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very central location and good value for where it was in the city. Check in was easy with the 2 staff members that I had touch points with being super friendly and helpful One downside was parking, the closest car park was Blu Radison From 5pm to 10am was £30 ##### Melvin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The hosts were great! They swapped our room out for a lower level due to us underestimating the stairs and even helped us get one of our suitcases up the stairs. They were super friendly and helped us navigate the town! Good for a simple over night place to sleep. ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The place was very clean, the staff were friendly and it is in a great location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and clean, well organized. Lovely staff ##### Erica Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed in a double room… it was excellent staff with friend and helpful staff. ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### brenda 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property was in a good location and the room was clean. ##### brenda Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Jafet 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super comfortable place, safe and very close to all places, good price, very clean and tidy place... Fully recommended ##### Joseph Jafet Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Good value for money given the very central location and it was clean enough. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer because it was so noisy. We could hear everything from the street below all night long. Also a few security concerns given the key used to unlock the main shared door is the same key that opens the key to your bedroom. Theoretically anyone staying there has access to your room with their key. ##### Katie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice clean and cheap 👌 ##### Gareth Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh ##### Angelica Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine 10 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay! It’s right in the middle of everything. It’s clean and safe. I would stay here again, easily. ##### Katharine Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We needed a stay for one night in Edinburgh and it was perfect! We had a private room, which was spacious and the bed was very comfy! The amenities were updated and very nice. We shared a bathroom and kitchen with another private room. It was in the center of a lot of great spots. Good bars nearby and great shopping. Would definitely go back if we stay in Edinburgh again! ##### Anastasia ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina Palomer 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were amazed with the room and the apartment-like that we stayed in. Everything looked new, it was very clean and very silent. We stayed in a twin room and would definitely book it again. ##### Marina Palomer Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Helle 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really nice for a hostel. The location was great, close to the train and right in the middle of a very popular area of town. It felt very safe. The room was incredibly quiet at night. The place is very worn down though. ##### Helle Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service So the location is fantastic being a couple of blocks from everything - the main train station, Edinburgh castle, and right on the royal mile. All of the private rooms are in a separate building without any communal facilities, which was a drag. Very clean. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura 23 Jul 2024 #### Great spot for the price. Our room was very sufficient. A fully equipped kitchen with a kettle and coffe and milk in the fridge. The beds were a bit uncomfortable but for the price it was perfect. Nice to see the street view from the window. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/467EAE6F9514258EB5E116F99FC213922E66B4621721725466339.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I would come back (for a short stay) Pros: excellent location, super clean, comfortable room, value for money. Cons: thin walls (can hear other guests speaking at normal level), lots of stairs if on third floor. With all that said, I would highly recommend for a short stay. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had the private room, which had a kitchen attached. Everything was spotlessly clean. The room was very cute and usable ##### Lisa W Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Resident Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Resident-Edinburgh.h100619545.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Grove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Grove-House-Hotel.h662253.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > > [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h7734202.Hotel-Information) > > [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Rutland-Hotel-Apartments.h2942183.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-The-Hilcroft-Hotel-West-Lothian.h1504.Hotel-Information) > > [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Shrubhill.h12691487.Hotel-Information) > > [Tynecastle Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tynecastle-Park-Hotel.h99931255.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Haymarket Station Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Haymarket-Station-Apartment.h70393771.Hotel-Information) > > [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > > [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) ---